Records from 2023 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due for drydock examination on 30Sep25 and has yet to receive a drydock exam.
46CFR176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 February 2026
Resolved 20 February 2026
Resolution: Competed drydock examination .
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 18 February 2026
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all items in the ship's outfit, such as ground tackle, navigation lights and equipment, markings, and placards, which are required to be carried by the regulations in this subchapter, as necessary to determine that they are fit for the service intended. Observed STBD side AFT cleat sheered in half. Replace cleat to the satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] within one week.
46 CFR 176.816
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2026
Resolved 1 April 2026
Resolution: Cleat replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 February 2026
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. MI observed PORT side navigational light dim/broken. Replace light/bulbs to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Vessel is restricted to daytime operations.
46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2026
Resolved 10 March 2026
Resolution: Bulbs replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 18 February 2026
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Inspector observed no log present.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2026
Resolved 23 March 2026
Resolution: Drill log obtained.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 11 December 2024
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Inspector observed no devices present.
46 CFR 4.06-15, 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 11 December 2024
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Inspector observed no log present.
46 CFR 185.520(f); 16c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 December 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Inspector observed expired medication and moldy supplies.
46 CFR 184.710; 16c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: Received photograph of new first aid kid placed in service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 December 2024
Resolved
Each floating water light must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. Inspector observed corrosion on clip preventing it from closing.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(3); 16c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 December 2024
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: Received photograph of new corrosion-resistant clip placed in service.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 December 2024
Resolved
The Rules concerning lights (§§ 83.20 through 83.31) shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise. Inspector observed mast light not operational.
33 CFR 83.20(b); 705c : Restricted to day light operations
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 December 2024
Resolution: Received photograph of new all round white light placed in service and operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation, testing and approval
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
A vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length is not required to carry a rescue boat unless: The cognizant OCMI determines that the vessel is designed, arranged, or involved in operations so that the vessel itself cannot serve as an adequate rescue craft. Vessel's rescue ladder does not meet the specific guidelines as per Sector St. Petersburg's Work Instruction MPS-WI-SECSP, Rescue Platforms as an Alternative to Rescue Boats on Small Passenger Vessels. Specifically, MIs observed the ladder to not be equipped with an appropriate platform landing of at least 36 X 36 inches.
46CFR180.210(b)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2024
Resolved 11 December 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory installation of rescue platform.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instruction containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Vessel's emergency instructions for man overboard states a crew member to stand by to jump into the water.
46CFR185.510(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2023
Resolved 27 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided by email revised emergency instructions that state crew member will standby to utilize rescue platform.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. In addition, a number of child life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Vessel is missing 2 adult life jackets and 2 child life jackets. Maximum passenger count is reduced to 27.
46CFR180.71
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided pictures of 2 new adult and 2 new child lifejackets. Max passenger count raised back to 29.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
The installation of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose must comply with the requirements of this paragraph. Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. MI observed the installed fuel shut off valves for each tank installed after an approximate 18 inches of flexible hose coming off the tank connection.
46CFR182.455(b)(4)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2023
Resolved 3 January 2024
Resolution: Received pictures of fuel shut off valves installed on fuel tanks.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and Stability Letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. MI observed there is no means for posting of the COI and Stability Letter.
46CFR176.302
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2023
Resolved 4 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep provided pictures of the COI and Stability letter posted.